Wellington, Feb 26 NZPA - The Government and the Auckland Regional Council are to press ahead with building Party Central at Queens Wharf in Auckland for next year's Rugby World Cup, Minister for the Cup Murray McCully said today.

Wellington, Feb 17 NZPA - Ports of Auckland has its fingers crossed that a pick up in container traffic in January and February will continue.

Wellington, Oct 16 NZPA - P&O Cruises will launch The Pacific Pearl cruise liner in Auckland and the vessel will be based in the city. The Pacific Pearl will be launched on December 19 next year. The 63,500 tonne vessel will be able to carry 1800 passengers.

Wellington, Sept 15 NZPA - Ports of Auckland's council shareholder has put $40 million in equity and $20m in loans into the port, which may be starting to reflect an economic recovery.

Wellington, Sept 15 NZPA - Ports of Auckland has been recapitalised by its council shareholder and has reported a 74 percent fall in annual profit when non-cash writedowns are included.

Wellington, July 2 NZPA - Ports of Auckland expects to handle 96 percent of its containerised cargo at its Fergusson container terminal after a signalled operational change becomes effective from Monday.

Wellington, June 15 NZPA - The Government and Auckland Regional Council have bought Queen's Wharf for $40 million, Prime Minister John Key said today.

Wellington, April 23 NZPA - Ports of Auckland does not favour an iconic convention centre on its Bledisloe container terminal but it may vacate Queens Wharf at the bottom of Queen Street earlier than so far signalled.

Wellington, March 16 NZPA - One of the world's most expensive and luxurious superyachts is in Wellington. La Masquerade arrived at the weekend and enjoyed Wellington on a good day on Sunday. The 55m motor yacht is owned by English industrialist Sir Robert Ogden, 72.